Dedicated exclusively to public libraries and featuring a 70,000+ square foot exhibit hall, PLA 2018 is the premier place to reach thousands of professionals with INFLUENCE and BUYING POWER!
Named one of the top 250 shows in the U.S. by Trade Show Network News!
Reserve a booth online and see a full list of exhibitors on our interactive floorplan. Complete details are available in the Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF, 5 pgs.).
For information about exhibiting, please contact Carly DiVito at Corcoran Expositions at 312-541-0567 or carly@corcexpo.com. If you’re interested in conference sponsorships, please contact Matt McLaughlin at
Exhibitor Service Manual
Information regarding shipping, booth furniture rentals, and facility services can be found in the Exhibitor Service Manual through the FreemanOnline website. If you have not previously logged in to FreemanOnline for an event, you will need to set up a username and password. If you have any questions regarding the Exhibitor Service Manual or need help logging in, please contact Freeman Customer Service at 888-508-5054 or customersupport@freemanco.com.
- Lead Management Order Form (PDF, 2 pgs.)
Exhibitor Registration & Housing
Registration and housing is now open! Please visit Exhibitor Registration and Housing.
Use electronic badges to let your customers know you’ll be exhibiting at PLA 2018!
Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
- To help enhance attendees’ conference experience and increase your company’s presence, networking opportunities, and impressions with customers, visit our Sponsorship Opportunities page.
- Your company can reach PLA members and conference attendees—before, during, and after the PLA 2018 Conference—with print and electronic advertising options.
Exhibitor Schedule
(tentative, subject to change)
| Day, Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 19, 2018 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-In |
| Tuesday, March 20, 2018 | 7:30 AM–5:00 PM | Onsite Registration |
| 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-In | |
| Wednesday, March 21, 2018 | 7:30 AM–6:30 PM | Onsite Registration |
| 8:00 AM–12:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-In | |
| 3:30 PM–6:30 PM | Exhibits Open/Reception | |
| Thursday, March 22, 2018 | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | Onsite Registration |
| 9:30 AM–5:00 PM | Exhibits Open | |
| 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | Exhibits No-Conflict | |
| 3:00 PM–4:00 PM | Exhibits No-Conflict | |
| Friday, March 23, 2018 | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM | Onsite Registration |
| 9:30 AM–2:00 PM | Exhibits Open | |
| 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | Exhibits No-Conflict | |
| 1:30 PM–2:00 PM | Exhibits No-Conflict/Reception | |
| 2:00 PM–11:45 PM | Exhibitor Move-Out | |
| Saturday, March 24, 2018 | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-Out |
Please note…
Cancellation Policy
The PLA 2018 Conference is offered on a cost-recovery basis. PLA reserves the right to cancel all or any part of this event if there is insufficient registration or for other reasons. Neither ALA nor PLA is responsible for cancellation charges assessed by the airlines or travel agencies, or other losses incurred due to the cancellation of the workshops. All information listed on this website is subject to change.
Exhibitor Cancellation Policy
All booth space cancellation requests must be received in writing by Show Management (Corcoran Expositions). If space is reduced, the net reduction of space will be treated as a cancellation of that space. If Show Management receives a written request for cancellation of space on or before October 31, 2017, the exhibitor will be eligible for a refund less the nonrefundable deposit of $950 per 100 square feet of exhibit space. For cancellations received after October 31, 2017, exhibitors are liable for 100% of the cost of space.
Appropriate Conduct
All participants are expected to observe the rules and behaviors described in the Statement of Appropriate Conduct in all conference venues, including online venues, and conference social events.